Paddy Ward, RIP
Ballinrobe GAA Club is saddened to learn of the death of Paddy Ward, a native of New Street, Ballinrobe, who played with distinction for the club at all underage levels in the 1970s and 1980s. Paddy, known far and wide in Mayo’s football community as ‘Skins’, was a driving force on the club teams […]
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Christy O’Haire – 25 years on, still sadly missed
Christy O’Haire (1939-1996) was a player, referee and administrator – the 25th anniversary of Christy’s death occurs next week (September 5th, 2021). He was synonymous with the GAA in Ballinrobe and Mayo throughout his life. The O’Haire Memorial Cup for Mayo secondary colleges ensures his memory remains alive for all those who knew and loved […]
Continue readingFormer Ballinrobe footballer bereaved
The club extends sympathy to former player, Michael Biggins, Swords, Co. Dublin, on the sudden death of his wife, Aideen. Michael, a native of Dringeen, played with the club during the 1970s, an era that culminated in our first Mayo Intermediate Championship title in 1979 and an appearance in the Mayo SFC semi-final in 1980. […]
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The late Tom Carney Snr
Tom Carney Snr, Churchview, Ballinrobe, who passed away peacefully in University College Hospital, Galway, today (Tuesday, May 25th), after an illness, made a huge contribution to Ballinrobe GAA Club in his own quiet, unobtrusive way. Without any fuss, Tom Snr (72) tended to numerous tasks at the club’s venue, Flanagan Park, in a powerful illustration […]
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Ballinrobe GAA Club Gear
Ballinrobe GAA Club Shop is now open. This year we are procuring our gear from a number of sources, to avail of best price for our members, provide a greater choice of gear and support a local business. The providers of gear this year are our usual suppliers O’Neills, for adult and underage gear and […]
Continue readingTracing our roll of honour
Ballinrobe GAA Club is making a big effort to update its roll of honour and has asked former and current players to help out. Wearers of the club’s colours have been invited to complete a short form detailing honours won while playing for the club, the local schools or at inter-county level. The form is […]
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Registration 2021
Ballinrobe GAA will use the new GAA online management system Foireann for all renewals and new registrations for the upcoming season. It is the first time that the GAA has brought all its associations under one umbrella, namely GAA, LGFA, Camogie and Handball associations. The vast majority of Ballinrobe Players and members will already have […]
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The Late Ina Horan
Ballinrobe GAA Club is saddened to announce the passing of Sarah (Ina) Horan (nee Noone), wife of Billy Horan, peacefully at Friars Lodge, Ballinrobe. Ina, originally from Claremorris, had a long and enjoyable career as a nurse up to her retirement in Castlebar. Ina was a founding Officer of the Ballinrobe Active Retirement organisation as […]
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